The Effects on the Family of Life-Threatening Childhood Disease.

Mann, Gary M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ240010

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Effects on the Family of Life-Threatening Childhood Disease.

Mann, Gary M.; And Others

Essence: Issues in the Study of Ageing, Dying, and Death, v4 n2 p87-93 1980

Presented at the National Conference of the Forum for Death Education and Counselling, Washington, 1978, this paper explores the effects of childhood malignancy on family dynamics. Problem areas include marital difficulties, forgotten siblings, and the necessity of alternating between a "sick" and "well" world. Constructive approaches are indicated. (RC)

Descriptors: Cancer, Children, Diseases, Family Problems, Grief, Group Dynamics, Marital Instability, Parent Attitudes, Physician Patient Relationship, Siblings, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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